Defect Description For Recall
Passenger’S Clothing Can Unknowingly Become Caught In The Handrails At Bus Doors When Exiting The Bus.
Make Of Vehicle
CARPENTER
Model Of Vehicle
SCHOOL BUS
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96E007000
Component Description
Unknown Or Other
Effect Of Defect
When A Passenger’S Clothing Becomes Caught In The Handrail And The Bus Driver Closes The Door And Puts The Vehicle In Motion, The Individual Is Subject To Being Dragged By The Bus. This Can Result Inserious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Insert A Block Between The Lower Handrail Mount And The Bus Sidewall To Stop Clothing From Being Caught.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19860501
End Of Manufacture
19960201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
4361
Date Owners Notified
19960311
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
19960312